Acne and Spots

Acne if the eighth most common disease worldwide and affects 85% of people (both male and female) between the ages of 14 and 25 years. Although acne is classically a disease of adolescence, it is now found to be starting sooner and lasting longer (not in everyone but in general). This earlier onset is believed to be due to things like lifestyle factors (such as childhood obesity), which can cause earlier onset of puberty.

This section offers information on acne and scarring, acne and pregnancy, what your doctor can do about acne and spots, how you can improve your skin, why some people get acne, common beliefs about acne and spots, as well as general information on acne and spots.

Acne and Spots – General Information

What Is Acne? The skin is covered in hundreds of microscopic hair follicles, often known as pores, and many of these, especially on the face, neck, back and chest, are...

Acne and Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or intend to get pregnant, you and your doctor will have to consider your treatment options carefully, because many of the usual anti-acne treatments are not...

Acne and Scarring

Severe acne can leave scars. Some will fade with time, but many remain a permanent reminder of previous acne. Various treatments are available, but there are no completely satisfactory answers...

Common Beliefs About Acne and Spots

Acne is caused by not washing properly. False. Washing is irrelevant, although over-washing, especially with abrasive products, can sometimes make the skin too sensitive to use anti-acne medications. Excess washing...

How You Can Improve Your Skin

Be patient. Acne improves slowly even with the most powerful treatments from your doctor. Do not expect much improvement in the first few weeks of any treatment. Do not pick!...

What Your Doctor Can Do About Acne and Spots

See your doctor about acne Do not feel shy about seeing your doctor. Most doctors are now sympathetic and helpful to people with acne and recognize how much psychological distress...

Why Some People Get Acne

Normal hormone changes at puberty. A change in hormones occurs just before puberty in boys and girls. This is quite normal and results in an increase of sebum from the...
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